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Sen. Wilcox calls on Pritzker to make unemployment for ‘gig’ workers a priority
McHenry, IL. – State Sen. Craig Wilcox is imploring Gov. J.B. Pritzker to act as quickly as possible to get unemployment benefits to self-employed ‘gig’
Federal Paycheck Protection Program Begins Today; Applications Available
McHenry, IL. — Small businesses looking to keep workers on the payroll have a new option in the Paycheck Protection Program. Starting today, small businesses
Small Business Assistance for Illinois
McHenry, IL. — Illinois small businesses are a critical part of our state economy. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, there are 1.2 million
Wilcox welcomes income tax filing deadline extension
McHenry, IL. — On March 25, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced that the state’s income tax deadline will be extended from April 15 to July
Senate Week in Review: March 9 –13, 2020
McHenry, IL – In this report, a reminder about an important election coming up on March 17; the 2020 Census is officially underway and; there
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Senate Week in Review: March 2 – 6, 2020
Springfield, IL. – Legislators received an update March 5 on the status of Coronavirus (COVID-19) from state Public Health officials who are encouraging the public
Senate Week in Review: February 24 – 28, 2020
Springfield, IL. – This edition of my weekly column focuses on the risk to public safety due to a policy decision within the Illinois Department
Senate Week in Review: Feb. 17 – 21, 2020
Springfield, IL. — In an address before the General Assembly on Feb. 19, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker unveiled a proposal that seeks $1.6 billion in